A Small Double Buggy That's Easy to Push One-Handed and Carry Up and Down Stairs
This is the double stroller that you need in case you're looking for a lightweight one-hand stroller that is easy to push. It's also simple to carry up and down the stairs.
It has two fixed seats and offers up to 30 seating options (including a triple!). Both seats come with UPF 50+ canopies with windows that can be seen from a distance.
Size
The Joovy Kooper X2 is a side-by-side double stroller that can hold two children up to 50 lbs each. The seats are larger sized than those of other strollers with lightweight designs and the canopy comes with spacious SPF 50 sunshades, with windows that peek out. Other notable features include a self-standing bin with capacity of 25 pounds cup holders for one parent and bars that swing away to help children get in and out of their seats. This is a great choice for suburban and urban families. It is also newborn ready with two kits that include a newborn wedgie for the best position to lie flat.
Weight
The weight of a double buggy is one the key factors that will determine the ease to push. In general, a buggy that is light will be more easy to lift and carry but it might not have as much suspension to withstand bumps and uneven terrain.
Most double buggies have an upper limit on the weight of each seat and some have total frame limits which is why it's essential to know the specifics of each model prior to making a buy. Some double buggies are able to fold with the seats removed, making them lighter and smaller. This is useful if you are limited on storage space.
Tri-fold doubles are typically the lightest of models, since they require only one hand to lift the back and bottom sections. They're also a bit smaller than side-byside buggies, making them an ideal choice to fit through doors. The iCandy Geo 3 tri-fold double is one of most lightweight on the market. It can comfortably accommodate twins or a toddler baby.
Tandem buggies begin as a single pushchair and have adapters to accommodate a second seat, carrycot or car seat, making them a great option for growing families. Some models, such as the iCandy Orange, offer over 30 seating options, so they can expand with your family until the age of a third child. They tend to be heavier than tri-fold doubles, however they're usually easier to move between kerbs due to the weight being evenly distributed.
Folding
The best double buggies for small children fold up in minutes. double pushchair is adored by our Lab experts because they can fit the buggies in the back of their vehicles and save space when they are not in use. For instance, the Joovy Kooper X2 has straps on each seat that pull up and the whole thing folds down -- it's a tri-fold that even our oldest testers could do with one hand.
The lightweight Delta Children LX Side by Side is another great option for a compact double buggie. Its lightweight weight is an advantage, but so are its key features such as large pop-out canopies that have SPF 50 and peekaboo windows; swing-away bars to help little ones get in and out of the seats and reclining seats and leg rests for smaller children.
Manoeuvrability
One of the most important aspects to consider when choosing a compact double buggy is its maneuverability and how it is simple to move around with two children on board. Some pushchairs, such as the iCandy Orange with its 'cinema seating' (where the back seat is elevated) are better than others.
This is the reason why narrow tandem buggies and side-by-side designs can be useful. However, they can be more substantial overall, and therefore could be difficult to maneuver through doorways.
The UPPAbaby Vista 2 pushchair is an excellent example, since it's a comparatively narrow model that allows for two additional seats, and the most important thing is a pillion board that can be used to accommodate a third child.
Other smaller, three-wheeled models, such as the phil&teds Dot are also incredibly agile. This is particularly the case with its clever "dot kit" which transforms it into an inline buggie. It offers two seating options for children of different ages and the front seat can be rotated so that it faces parents to provide an intimate bonding experience. It comes with a large storage basket and is easy to fold. A great choice for families with growing children!
Comfort
Parents can keep both children within sight at the park, grocery store or wherever else using narrow tandem buggies, or side-by-side buggies. These lightweight doubles can carry two children of up to 50 pounds per seat and come with spacious, pop-out canopies that extend far enough to offer real shade with window windows that can be seen from a distance and padded legs rests for children to sit back and relax. They also come with convenient reversible seatback cup holders and a single parent cup holder, plus a large underseat basket.
If you're beginning with a growing family, you can add the double kit from phil&teds to your dot buggy to turn it into an inline double, ideal for toddlers and infants alike. The innovative 3-wheel design gives superior manoeuvrability and easy kerb pop. The sling seat is a fab newborn-friendly option that will allow for a perfect face-to-face bonding time. You can easily swap out the sling seat with an infant car adapter when your children grow older. With a premium rain cover and travel bag included and ready for your next adventure!